Fleece is a synthetic knitwear created from polyester fiber for the manufacture of insulated wardrobe items. You can make any clothes from it: jackets, sweatshirts, hats, scarves, mittens. And for women in winter, a cozy simple dress would be a great option. Moreover, it has many advantages for use in the cold season:
- light weight;
- hypoallergenic;
- heat-saving properties;
- easy to care for, machine washable;
- good wear resistance;
- ability to dry quickly;
- wide variety of colors.
Important! There are also disadvantages to this fabric. This is increased electrostaticity, which can be neutralized with special sprays.
As a result, the fabric actively attracts dust. And this problem is easily solved: frequent washing and drying can easily eliminate it.
How to make a dress pattern
If you decide to get this thing, it is much cheaper to make it yourself. We'll show you how to do it yourself.Ease and simplicity will make the work accessible even to inexperienced craftswomen. Have you already chosen the color of your future update?
Attention! When buying fabric in a store, choose one that is at least 150 cm wide. We will need two lengths plus 5–6 cm for hems.
- Fold the cut in half lengthwise and widthwise, right side inward. We got 4 layers.
- Let's say you plan to give your item a straight silhouette. Then Only one measurement is taken - the largest part of your body in terms of girth. For example, these are the chest or hips. In this case, the width of our product will be equal to this parameter. Divide in two and place on a piece of paper from top to bottom. We have a rectangle.
- Draw the sleeve height along the top fold. It can be made straight about 20 cm or narrowed downwards. Don't forget to add 1cm to the seams on each side.
- Make fillets where the lines intersect.
- If you want to make the model fitted, make this place slightly narrower.
- Measure the neckline, create an oval neckline.
- For a stand-up collar, draw a rectangle on the fabric equal to the length of the neckline. The width varies according to your wishes. It can be made up to 30 cm. Then, folded in half, it will look more voluminous and impressive. Plus it's much warmer.
How to sew a women's dress from fleece
- Cutting out the tailored item along with allowances. At the bottom it should be at least 5 cm.
- Expand and fold so that the sides and sleeves are aligned.
- Stitching them on a machine or directly on an overlocker. If you don't have one, zigzag the seams or simply topstitch, as the fabric is not prone to fraying.
- Fold the hem and sleeves.
- From the inside out stitch on the collar.
- Fold the front side in half and sew to the neckline so that the seam is in the middle of the back. Then stitch along the edge to secure the seam, leaving 2–3 mm.
Our dress is ready. It can be worn in any situation, it will look so organic both in an office environment and at a party. And its lightness and functionality are simply irreplaceable in frost and wind.
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